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My Father's Eyes

Eric Clapton

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for My Father's Eyes by Eric Clapton in the key of G

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Gm D#   A# F   A# D#   Cm F  [x3]
  Gm D#   A# F   A# D#   G#
  G# A# C

Verse
FSailing Down Behind TheC Sun, WaitinFg For My Prince To CoA#me.                      F​
FPraying FA#or The Healing CRain To RDmestG/Bore G#My Soul AgainF.     A#​
GmJust A D#Toerag On The Run. HoFw Did A#I Get Here? WhaD#t Have I DoneCm?                F​
GmWhen Will AD#ll My HopeCms AriseF? How WiA#ll I Know Him?      D#​

Verse 2
CmWhen I Look InF My Father's Eyes.            Gm​
(Look In To MD#y Father'sA# Eyes) My FatFher's Eyes.                A#         D#​
CmWhen I Look InF My Father's Eyes.
Gm(Look ID#n To My FatheA#r's Eyes) My FatFher's Eyes.            A#      D#​

Instruments
  G#   G# A# C

Verse 3
FThen The Light Begins TCo Shine And I FHear Those Ancient LullabA#ies.                      F​
FAnd As I WaA#tch This Seedling GCrow, Feel MyDm HeG/Bart StarG#t To Overflow.   F           A#​
GmWhere Do I FiD#nd The Words To Say?       F   How Do I TeacA#h Him? What Do D#We Play?    Cm                    F​
GmBit By BD#it, ICm've ReaFlizeA#d That's When I Need TD#hem,

Verse 4
CmThat's When I NeeFd My Father's Eyes.
Gm(Look ID#n To My FatA#her's Eyes) FMy My Father's Eyes.          A#       D#​
CmThat's When I NFeed My Father's Eyes.
Gm(Look In To D#My FatheA#r's Eyes) MyF My Father's Eyes.             A#      D#​

Instruments 2
  C D   A#
  Gm D#   A# F   A# D#   Cm F  [x3]

Verse 5
FThen The Jagged Edge ApCpears ThroughF The Distant ClA#ouds Of Tears.              F​
FI'm Like A A#Bridge That Was WashedC Away;           Dm​
G/BMy FouG#ndations Were Made Of CFlay.        A#​
GmAs My SouD#l Slides Down To Die. How CoFuld IA# Lose Him? What Did ID# Try?          Cm                  F​
GmBit BD#y Bit, IvCme RealizFed       A#  That He Was Here WD#ith Me

Verse 6
CmI Looked Into MyF Father's Eyes.
Gm(Look In D#To My FatA#her's Eyes) MyF My Father's Eyes.          A#         D#​
CmI Looked Into MyF Father's Eyes.
(LGmook In To D#My Father'A#s Eyes) My FFather's Eyes.              A#     D#​
Also available in: C#m (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for My Father's Eyes?

The chords for My Father's Eyes are: Gm, D#, A#, F, Cm, G#, C, Dm, G/B, D

What is the original key of My Father's Eyes?

The original key is C#m.

What is the difficulty of playing My Father's Eyes?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play My Father's Eyes in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can My Father's Eyes be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play My Father's Eyes on ukulele?

Chord My Father's Eyes can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in My Father's Eyes?

My Father's Eyes uses 10 chords: Gm, D#, A#, F, Cm, G#, C, Dm, G/B, D

What is the easiest way to play My Father's Eyes?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was My Father's Eyes released in?

My Father's Eyes was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for My Father's Eyes?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch My Father's Eyes to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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